Sunday worship
26 Dec - 31 Jan 27
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York Minster is a thriving church, the Mother Church of the Northern Province of the Church of England and the seat of the Archbishop of York. Find out how you can use this space for worship, reflection and prayer through our services and events.
Ways to Worship and Pray
Whether you are a regular worshipper and know the cathedral well or whether you are experiencing this building and style of worship for the first time, you are very welcome here.
You do not have to be familiar with our services or a practising member of the Church of England to join our worship. We never charge people to attend a service.
There are many different services at York Minster, each provide a different way to connect with God.
Daily Worship
Community
York Minster is a living church with a thriving community made up of people of all ages.
Find out more about how you can get involved through worship, social groups and special events.
Join our Community
Life Events
We’re often asked whether it’s possible to mark some of life’s key moments at the Minster, from baptisms to weddings and funerals.
Follow the link below to find out more about how you can hold a personal service in the cathedral and how to get in touch.
Life events
Choir and Music
For 1,000 years or more, York Minster’s magnificent spaces have resounded with choral music.
Today, the Minster’s world-class choir and organists perform at services most days during term-time, with the repertoire ranging from some of the earliest known choral music, to newly commissioned works.
Choir and music
Worship Online
Join a service at York Minster from whoever you are around the world. Every Sunday our services of Sung Eucharist at 11am and Choral Evensong at 4pm are live-streamed on our YouTube Channel. Special services and seasonal services are also live-streamed on our YouTube, so that everyone can be a part of the York Minster community from across the globe.
You can also read the latest sermons from York Minster’s clergy, the Archbishop of York and guest preachers.
Watch Our Services
Pastrol Care
We live out our faith in the ways we care for each other.
We respond to all requests for pastoral care with compassion and without judgement. If you would like to speak to someone, a duty chaplain is always available during main visiting hours and the York Minster clergy are available after main services.
You can also leave a message at 01904 557200 or email us.
Email Us
Archbishop of York
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, leads the northern province of the Church of England.
The Archbishop’s seat is at York Minster, but he is based at Bishopthorpe Palace. The Archbishop usually attends and takes part in special services at the cathedral throughout the year including Easter and Christmas Day, the Ordination of priests and deacons and the Consecration of bishops from the northern province.
The Archbishop of York is also the Bishop of the Diocese of York, leading and guiding its faith and work.
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